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something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed
the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard
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Lessons from the Past The optimism around 2025 is warranted, but fintechs considering an IPO would do well to learn from the mistakes of their predecessors.
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Biden's commutations for those on death row are also much higher than those of his Democratic predecessors.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The President has issued more commutations at this point in his presidency than any of his recent predecessors at this point in their first terms.
—Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Debuting in September 2025, Star Princess will be Princess Cruises' second Sphere-class ship, 20% larger than its predecessors, and the 17th in the fleet.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Although being slightly longer than its predecessors because of advanced marine technology, the onboard experience will feel immediately familiar to fans of the line.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Personal relationships and relaying information are key skills learned as part of the Portuguese coaching method of tactical periodisation, favoured by Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas, both predecessors to Pereira at Porto.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Rhee’s team is even more on the hot seat than predecessors as Yoon’s gambit goes awry and drags South Korea’s economy down with it.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Fragments of the debates about authorizing the persecutions show courtiers much more concerned with policing ordinary life than their predecessors.
—Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Biden's commutations for those on death row are also much higher than those of his Democratic predecessors.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The President has issued more commutations at this point in his presidency than any of his recent predecessors at this point in their first terms.
—Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Debuting in September 2025, Star Princess will be Princess Cruises' second Sphere-class ship, 20% larger than its predecessors, and the 17th in the fleet.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Although being slightly longer than its predecessors because of advanced marine technology, the onboard experience will feel immediately familiar to fans of the line.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Personal relationships and relaying information are key skills learned as part of the Portuguese coaching method of tactical periodisation, favoured by Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas, both predecessors to Pereira at Porto.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Rhee’s team is even more on the hot seat than predecessors as Yoon’s gambit goes awry and drags South Korea’s economy down with it.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Fragments of the debates about authorizing the persecutions show courtiers much more concerned with policing ordinary life than their predecessors.
—Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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